- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £186.
Distance: 788 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£174 Average Price | £186 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £246 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Florence:
A coach is £104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Florence costing on average £174.
A coach is £116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Florence costing on average £186.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Coach takes on average 17h 17m.
Tickets start at around £174 compared to roughly £246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £72. The journey takes 10h 52m versus 10h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Toulouse to Florence run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £174 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 17:55. The fastest train covers the 788 km distance in 22h 54m.
Distance 788 km |
Average train duration 10h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £174 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 22h 54m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 17:55 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toulouse to Florence by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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